Most recently comes a report that Rob Pelinka will retain his job as general manager and that LeBron James supports owner Jeanie Buss and Lakers management.

Rob Pelinka’s job is reportedly safe

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ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne reported Wednesday that not only will Pelinka stay on board, but “if anything, his power will grow.”

Pelinka, the former agent of Lakers star Kobe Bryant, urged Buss to hire Johnson as president of basketball operation in 2017 and was brought on as Johnson’s general manager shortly after Johnson was installed.

Magic’s tepid take on Pelinka

Among the many things Johnson said in his impromptu news conference Tuesday included a less-than-enthusiastic endorsement of Pelinka when asked about his thoughts on his former right-hand man.

“That’s a decision Jeanie has to make,” Johnson said. “She has to make all the calls.”

Of course, what Johnson thinks as of Tuesday is of little consequence to Buss’ decision-making moving forward.

James reportedly supportive behind closed doors

Shelburne describes James as “stunned” at Johnson’s resignation and reports that “James stands behind Lakers owner Jeanie Buss and the organization.”

It’s a fairly boiler-plate report from James’ camp as the Lakers superstar has still remained mum on the issue publicly as of Wednesday afternoon.

Anything less than James saying he supports the team he’s under contract with for three more seasons would amount to further chaos in Los Angeles.

It appears that James, like the rest of the Lakers, is in damage-control mode.

Luke Walton's fate as the next Lakers shoe to drop. (AP)

What about Luke Walton?

The biggest immediate question outstanding concerns the fate of head coach Luke Walton. Walton appeared on his way out the door before Johnson’s departure. Johnson admitted to ESPN’s Rachel Nichols on Tuesday that his plan was to fire the third-year head coach.